Navigating the different ways to play music can really change the game for brass players. Here are some tips I've learned over the years:
Listen and Imitate: Listen to recordings from different music styles. Notice how players shape their sounds. In jazz, they often play smoothly (legato), while in classical music, they might play more sharply (staccato).
Tonguing Techniques: Try out different tongue techniques, like single, double, and triple tonguing. Jazz usually needs a softer touch, while classical music often needs a stronger start to the notes.
Dynamics: Change how loud or soft you play based on the music. In classical pieces, you might focus on getting louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo). In jazz, keeping a steady volume with small changes often works better.
Style-Specific Phrasing: Understand that phrasing—the way you move from one note to another—can change in different music styles. This affects how you play the notes.
Using these methods can really enhance your playing in all kinds of music!
Navigating the different ways to play music can really change the game for brass players. Here are some tips I've learned over the years:
Listen and Imitate: Listen to recordings from different music styles. Notice how players shape their sounds. In jazz, they often play smoothly (legato), while in classical music, they might play more sharply (staccato).
Tonguing Techniques: Try out different tongue techniques, like single, double, and triple tonguing. Jazz usually needs a softer touch, while classical music often needs a stronger start to the notes.
Dynamics: Change how loud or soft you play based on the music. In classical pieces, you might focus on getting louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo). In jazz, keeping a steady volume with small changes often works better.
Style-Specific Phrasing: Understand that phrasing—the way you move from one note to another—can change in different music styles. This affects how you play the notes.
Using these methods can really enhance your playing in all kinds of music!